Carter was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Eagles, and during that time he established himself as one of the premier wide receivers in the league. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times during his tenure with the Eagles.
In 1991, Carter was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he would spend the remainder of his career. During his 11 seasons with the Vikings, Carter established himself as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times, and he led the league in receptions four times. He also set the record for most receptions in a single season with 122 in 1994.
Carter retired after the 2002 season with 1,101 receptions for 13,899 yards and 130 touchdowns. He is currently second all-time in receptions and third all-time in receiving yards. He was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
Carter's accomplishments on the field have earned him a place among the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. His ability to make big plays and his consistent production over the course of his career have made him one of the most respected players in the game.
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